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February 23, 2020 30 mins
Inspired by her mother Lillian and drawing on her experiences as a company founder and journalist, Jan Sokoloff Harness, has written a new book "Look Up: Your Unexpected Guide to Good." Her central message is that if we'd only take the time to "look up," we'll find good that's right in front of us. Harness embraces the broad meaning of "look up." Tune in to this episode of Talking Business Now to be reminded of often overlooked ways to "look up" in business—and life, in general—to discover the good when you do so. The time management lesson Harness learned from a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The importance of being fully present. The types of good you can discover when you really focus on listening. How looking up can help us return to the too-often lost basics of communication. Why the physical act of looking up can spark new ideas The question that prompted Harness to "look up" and start her own company 12 years ago—and that she encourages you to ask many times in your own life. Why "looking up" creates more cohesive and productive teams. "Looking up" tools, tips and techniques for jumpstarting your creativity and rekindling your passion. Harness is the founder of Sokoloff Harness Communications, an international agency she launched in Kansas City in 2002. Jan is an award-winning writer, poet and communications coach whose career has run the gamut from agency creative director to radio news director to working with clients of Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. CONNECT WITH JAN SOKOLOFF HARNESS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayYouLookUp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SokoloffHarness  @SokoloffHarness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-sokoloff-harness/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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